The next few days will find families and friends gathering together for the Thanksgiving holiday and pondering what they are thankful for. There is another group that will be close together over the next few days, and they won’t be this close again for another 44 years. This group includes Jupiter, Venus and the Moon. These three celestial objects will gather in the night sky on Monday. Stargazers will need to look to the southwest around twilight to see the three brightest objects in our night sky. Venus and Jupiter are already making an appearance there over the next few days as they wait for the moon to join them.

NASA made the news this week, although they probably would like to have the current shuttle mission remembered for something other than a lost bag of tools worth $100,000. The bag has become a superstar, and the lost tools are currently being tracked by several stations. The tools turned space junk are being tracked to make sure that they don’t threaten satellites in orbit around Earth.

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The holidays are upon us, which means that many families will be entertaining family and friends for overnight visits. If you need an extra spot for someone sleep, an air mattress can provide an affordable and convenient solution to those overnight accommodations. Air mattresses are available with manual pumps or attached electric inflators. Check out AirMattressInfo.com for more information on air mattress choices.

Do It Yourselfers and Shade Tree Mechanics have access to an ever expanding list of automotive parts suppliers on the World Wide Web. Power steering is taken for granted in modern automobiles, but it is one of the most important features of today’s front wheel drive cars. You can repair and replace components like the steering rack and steering box with the same quality components used by dealers and repair shops. Check out PowerSteeringPros.com for free shipping and affordable prices on power steering parts.

Discover the seafood, sights and serenity of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, with online information about this gateway to the Eastern Shore. The web site includes a Calendar of Events which offers the upcoming Centreville Christmas Parade scheduled for Friday, December 5th, at 6:30 PM. Queen Anne’s County is rich with historic sites and museums along with outlet stores and one-of-a-kind shops.

Hunting season is upon us, and if your are in the market for Nikon binoculars, you can take advantage of a special offer on Nikon Pro Gear. Nikon is giving away free gift cards from $25-$50 with a qualifying purchase of Nikon ATB binoculars like the Monarch, Team Realtree, Dream Season, Action Extreme, Trailblazer, and ProStaff. Nikon’s All Terrain Binocular line offers rugged construction, quality optics and great value. Nikon Pro Gear also offers high performance outdoor gear and optics accessories. The Nikon ATB Promotion is valid through December 31st, 2008. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get some free gear with your binocular purchase. Details are available at NikonProGear.com.

A turbocharger is added to an engine to increase the power by pumping more air into the cylinder for combustion. The typical boost in power ranges from 30% to 40%. Turbochargers are powered by the engine’s exhaust which spins a compressor. I have always admired Saab turbo models. Saabs are one of the most unique lines of cars with attractive styling and excellent safety features. Turbo diesel engines are common on heavy duty pickup trucks to maximize the hauling and towing capacities.

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Sometimes it is just fun to check out some of the wild rides that are available in car showrooms. The 2008 audi s4 is one such wild ride even though the exterior package is a somewhat tame design. The S4 has a 4.2 liter V8 packed under the hood that puts out around 340 horsepower, which easily qualifies it as a sport sedan. The S4 is also available in wagon and convertible body styles. Audi has included a sport-tuned suspension, powerful brakes, and the famous Quattro all wheel drive system that allows the driver to be more aggressive on those curvy back roads. The Audi S4 continues the tradition of refined design and exceptional quality that is expected in a high end sedan.

The Audi S4 can easily make the transition from sport sedan to everyday driver, even though it possesses the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 5.3 seconds. The S4 is available with a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed Tiptronic automatic. The automatic transmission allows manual-style shifting with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. The sedan includes a full package of safety features including stability control, anti-lock disc brakes and front seat side airbags on all body styles, with additional full-length side curtains for the sedan and wagon. The 2008 Audi S4 is one of the best sport luxury sedans around.

I have a credit card with Citibank, and every once in awhile they change their terms, usually not in my favor. One time they made the payment due date earlier, and on several occasions they have changed the interest rate. It’s not always easy to figure out which Credit Card company offers the best deal, but a web site named CardHub is making an effort to level the playing field.

Cardhub offers an easy to use search tool that will narrow your choices based on credit quality, personal or business cards, annual fees, and issuing companies. Visitors can also look for cards offering the specific type of credit card reward program that they are interested in. Before I started narrowing down my search, the list included 41 different cards, and I wound up with 38 cards listed with the best regular rate listed at 7.99% and no annual fee . I never have understood why I would want to pay a credit card company in order to help them make money. CardHub made it easy for me to compare current credit card offers to my existing account.

I used a toaster oven for the first time at a house we visited on vacation. I was surprised at the speed and uniformity of the toasting provided by the toaster oven. I thought I might investigate these nondescript countertop appliances to see if one would make sense for our kitchen. Of course the wonders of the internet provide pages and pages of information on the toaster oven, from the toaster oven with the best wattage to models with convection cooking abilities. Who knew that toaster ovens could be so complicated?

When we begin shopping for something at our house, our search always starts online. The internet has created open competition among retailers, and this gives buyers a quick and easy way to compare dozens of choices from the comfort of their own home. If that comfort is provided by an old worn out couch, then it might be time to browse some online furniture stores. One site that I have visited is called FurnitureFromHome.com. Shopping online for furniture keeps you away from those high pressure salespersons that meet you at the entrance of every furniture outlet these days. FFH starts off with an easy to navigate home page that offers the ability to shop by room, style and color. From bedroom furniture to home office furniture, the choices are all just a click away. We are looking for a desk to complete our home office, and FurnitureFromHome provided us with lots of ideas. And with gas prices as high as they are these days, you can save a lot of money by starting your shopping trip online.